Enjoy a fabulous living history weekend at Berkeley Castle!

It is 1673 and "The Merry Monarch" King Charles II is visiting Berkeley Castle.

Join in with this Royal occasion with a 6 horse display, music, maypole dancing, and the chance to talk to King Charles himself!

This event is included in your admission ticket.

Merry Monarch Timetable

11:00 Castle opens

11:30 Maypole Dancing 

12:30 Arrival of the King on horseback followed by Equestrian display

13:00 Meet The King in the Great Hall

13:30 Music in the Great Hall

14:30 Maypole dancing 

15:30 Equestrian Display followed by Departure of the King on Horseback 

16:00 Maypole Dancing 

17:00 Castle closes